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Easy3 months is recommended and sufficient when the factor has resolved. Indefinite therapy (B) is not needed. Six weeks (C) is too short. Twelve months (D) is not standard for provoked events. Aspirin (E) may reduce recurrence after stopping but is not mandatory."Pulmonary Embolism"easy"

A 63-year-old man had a provoked PE due to prolonged immobilization. After 3 months of anticoagulation, he asks about continuing therapy. What do guidelines suggest?

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